DATE: MARCH 26, 2019.
THEME: ARREST MY ARRESTERS, O LORD, AND LET ME NOT BE TAKEN BY THE ENEMY.
TEXT: JOHN 7:32.
INTRODUCTION: A coalition of the Pharisees and the Chief Priest was formed against Jesus. Thus, he was arrested by members of the temple guard. Apparently, these were enemies of the Gospel who, from time to time, opposed our Lord during His earthly ministry. There are forces that combine efforts to arrest the children of God – these forces may be physical or spiritual, such as: witches/wizards, principalities/ powers, sickness/ disease.
LESSONS:
arrest Jesus, it was Jesus that eventually arrested them. He warned them that they had but “one little while to hear the truth, believe, and be saved (John 12:35ff).
(b) It was not Jesus who was in danger, but those who wanted to arrest him. At the end of the day, they saw that they only put themselves into trouble for the Son of God was glorified.
What do we need for the arresters to be arrested and not be taken by the enemy?
CONCLUSION: God is more than able to handle our arresters and put all our enemies to shame. All we need to do is to hand over our battle to Him and follow Him through His word by faith and prayer. With this, we will prevail over all our enemies and our arresters will be arrested.